Keloids Treatment
Expert Care for Raised, Overgrown Scars
Keloids are raised, thick scars that extend beyond the original wound boundary, often causing discomfort and aesthetic concerns. At The Skin Sense Clinic, we understand that keloids can be both physically uncomfortable and emotionally distressing. Our specialized keloid treatment approaches are designed to reduce their size, improve appearance, and prevent recurrence using advanced, evidence-based therapies.
What Are Keloids?
Keloids are abnormal scars that form when the body produces excessive collagen during the healing process. Unlike normal scars that remain within the boundaries of the original wound, keloids grow beyond the injury site and can continue to expand over time. They appear as raised, thick, rubbery tissue that may be pink, red, or darker than the surrounding skin.
Causes and Risk Factors
Keloids can develop from various types of skin trauma including cuts, burns, acne, piercings, surgical incisions, and vaccinations. Certain factors increase keloid risk including genetic predisposition, darker skin tones, age between 10-30 years, and specific body locations like the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and jawline. Family history of keloids significantly increases your likelihood of developing them, as there's a strong genetic component to keloid formation.
Why Professional Treatment is Important
Keloids don't resolve on their own and often continue to grow over time. They can cause itching, pain, tenderness, and restricted movement if located over joints. Early intervention is crucial to prevent further growth and achieve better treatment outcomes. Professional treatment can significantly reduce size, improve symptoms, and prevent recurrence.
Our Treatment Philosophy
Our internationally trained dermatologists use a comprehensive, multi-modal approach to keloid treatment. We combine proven medical therapies with advanced technologies, tailoring each treatment plan to your specific keloid characteristics, location, and individual response patterns to achieve optimal results while minimizing recurrence risk.
Steroid Injections
Intralesional corticosteroid injections to reduce keloid size and inflammation.
Laser Therapy
Advanced laser treatments to reduce keloid thickness and improve appearance.
Cryotherapy
Freezing therapy to reduce keloid size and prevent further growth.
Silicone Gel Therapy
Medical-grade silicone treatments to soften and flatten keloid tissue.
Why Choose The Skin Sensé?
Keloid Specialists
- Our dermatologists have extensive experience in treating keloids with proven success in reducing size and preventing recurrence.
Multi-Modal Approach
- We combine multiple treatment modalities for comprehensive keloid management and optimal results.
Personalized Treatment Plans
- Every treatment plan is customized based on your keloid characteristics, location, and individual response patterns.
Prevention Focus
- We emphasize prevention strategies to minimize the risk of keloid recurrence and new formation.
Frequently Asked Questions
While complete removal is challenging due to high recurrence rates, keloids can be significantly reduced in size and improved in appearance. Our multi-modal approach focuses on flattening, softening, and preventing regrowth for long-term improvement.
Keloid treatment is typically a gradual process requiring multiple sessions over several months. Steroid injections may be given every 4-6 weeks, with noticeable improvement often seen after 2-3 months of consistent treatment.
Keloids have a tendency to recur, but our comprehensive treatment approach significantly reduces this risk. We provide ongoing monitoring and prevention strategies to maintain treatment results long-term.
Some treatments like steroid injections may cause temporary discomfort, but we use techniques to minimize pain. Most patients find the treatments tolerable, and any discomfort is brief compared to the long-term benefits achieved.
If you're prone to keloids, avoid unnecessary skin trauma like piercings or tattoos. For unavoidable injuries or surgeries, early intervention with silicone gel, pressure therapy, or preventive treatments can significantly reduce keloid formation risk.
Ready to Address Your Keloids?
Schedule a consultation with our keloid specialists and discover effective treatment options to reduce size, improve appearance, and prevent recurrence.
